Solve the problem.The shadow cast by an object on a sunny day varies directly as the height of the object. If a person 56 inches tall casts a shadow 65 inches long, how tall is a tree which casts a shadow 44 feet in length?

A. 37.91 ft
B. 60.5 ft
C. 51.07 ft
D. 82.73 ft


Answer: A

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